Continental Comparison

Europe vs Asia

Europe and Asia are both scaling AI infrastructure rapidly but through different mechanisms. Europe leverages sovereign AI programs and green energy, while Asia is driven by hyperscaler expansion in Japan, India, and Southeast Asia plus China's domestic buildout.

Europe
Facilities88
Capacity17.1 GW
Countries24
vs
Asia
Facilities82
Capacity23.3 GW
Countries14

Scale Comparison

Total Capacity
Europe
17.1 GW
Asia
23.3 GW
Facility Count
Europe
88
Asia
82

Status Breakdown

Europe
Operational59
Planned14
Under Construction12
Announced3
Asia
Operational48
Planned16
Under Construction15
Announced3

Energy Mix

Europe
Renewable52
Unknown10
Mixed9
Hydroelectric9
Grid3
Nuclear2
Fossil / Gas1
Grid (public–private partnership)1
Grid (low-carbon with heat reuse)1
Asia
Renewable32
Mixed21
Unknown16
Grid4
Grid (planned mix with advanced cooling)1
Grid (utility power)1
Hydroelectric1
Grid (SP Group — Singapore national grid)1
Grid (Utility PPA)1
Grid (high-efficiency HPC facility)1
Grid (liquid cooling and efficiency features)1
Grid (high-efficiency cooling)1
Grid (efficiency-optimized)1

Top Operators in Europe

Microsoft17 facilities
Google11 facilities
Amazon Web Services6 facilities
EuroHPC JU6 facilities
NVIDIA5 facilities

Top Operators in Asia

Amazon Web Services13 facilities
Microsoft9 facilities
Google9 facilities
Oracle6 facilities
Alibaba Cloud3 facilities

Frequently asked questions

How does Europe compare to Asia?
Europe: 88 facilities, 17.1 GW capacity. Asia: 82 facilities, 23.3 GW capacity.

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